Employment type: Full-time, Permanent Work arrangement: Hybrid (2-3 days onsite per week) Location: Greater Toronto Area (Scarborough-area) Compensation: Competitive; commensurate with experience Professional development: CPA support available
Overview A fast-growing private company in the audio-visual and live events ecosystem is hiring a Senior Accountant (CPA Candidate) to own the full-cycle accounting function and serve as a strategic finance partner to leadership. The ideal candidate thrives in entrepreneurial environments ($10M-$20M+ revenue scale), operates with autonomy, and turns financial data into actionable business insights that improve revenue, profitability, cash flow, and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Reporting
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Own full-cycle accounting, including month-end and year-end close.
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Manage AP, AR, payroll, bank reconciliations, general ledger, and financial reporting.
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Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
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Maintain strong internal controls and audit-ready records.
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Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
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Build and monitor financial and operational KPIs.
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Partner with leadership on pricing, margin analysis, revenue growth initiatives, and strategic decisions.
Working Capital, AR/AP, and Cash Flow
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Lead invoicing, collections, and aging management; improve DSO.
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Manage AP and optimize vendor payment schedules.
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Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts and liquidity plans.
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Recommend strategies to strengthen cash flow and working capital.
Profitability and Business Improvement
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Analyze revenue, gross margins, project profitability, and operating performance.
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Evaluate project, customer, and departmental results to identify opportunities.
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Deliver recommendations that drive revenue growth, margin expansion, cost control, and process efficiency.
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Continuously improve reporting, systems, and internal processes.
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Support strategic planning and growth initiatives.
Tax, Grants, and Compliance
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Research and leverage grants, tax credits, wage subsidies, and government funding programs (e.g., SR&ED where applicable).
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Prepare applications and manage reporting requirements.
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Stay current on Canadian tax legislation and incentive programs.
Year-End and Regulatory
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Lead year-end preparation, working papers, reconciliations, and audit support.
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Serve as primary contact with external accountants/auditors.
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Manage CRA correspondence, HST filings, payroll remittances, and regulatory compliance.
Leadership and Stakeholder Management
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Operate with an ownership mindset and minimal supervision.
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Build strong relationships with internal leaders, clients, vendors, and external partners.
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Represent the company professionally at industry events as needed.
Qualifications Required
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Minimum 3 years of progressive full-cycle accounting experience.
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CPA Candidate (or actively pursuing CPA).
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Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
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Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards.
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Hands-on experience with AR, AP, payroll, month-end, year-end, financial reporting, and cash flow.
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Demonstrated financial and operational analysis skills with business impact.
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Advanced Excel and proficiency with accounting/ERP systems.
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Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
Preferred
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Experience in a private company at approximately $10M-$20M+ in annual revenue.
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Exposure to entertainment, live events, production, media, AV, or technology integration (or adjacent project-based industries).
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Direct experience with external accountants/auditors, CRA, and tax advisors.
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Experience identifying and managing grants, SR&ED, tax credits, wage subsidies, and other funding programs.
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Background in entrepreneurial or founder-led environments.
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Track record of measurable outcomes (e.g., revenue growth, margin improvement, cost savings, cash flow improvements, faster close timelines, KPI development, successful grant/tax credit initiatives).
Who Thrives Here
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Self-starters with a founder mindset and high ownership.
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Strategic doers who move from analysis to action.
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Exceptionally organized professionals who sweat the details.
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Curious problem-solvers focused on revenue, profitability, efficiency, and cash flow.
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Business partners who influence decisions with clear financial and operational insights.
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Candidates seeking long-term growth in a scaling organization.
What's Offered
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Competitive compensation aligned with experience and impact.
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Hybrid work model.
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CPA professional development support.
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Direct exposure to ownership and strategic decision-making.
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Opportunity to shape financial and operational direction in a growing company.
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Clear career growth in a rapidly expanding environment.
How to Apply
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Submit your resume highlighting measurable achievements (e.g., revenue/margin improvements, cash flow gains, process automation, KPI frameworks, grants/tax credit wins, close timeline reductions).
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Include a brief note on relevant industry or project-based accounting experience and examples of partnering with leadership to drive outcomes.
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